Rainbow in the Dark

Name: Rainbow in the Dark
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781472135148
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The Autobiography

By Ronnie James Dio

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Rainbow in the Dark by Ronnie James Dio is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the life and career of one of rock and metal's most iconic vocalists. It captures Dio's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a legendary figure in music, filled with personal anecdotes, reflections on his creative process, and tales from the road. The book reveals the passion and perseverance that powered his legendary music career and influenced generations of fans.
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If you are fascinated by the world of iconic rock legends, this book offers a captivating journey into the life and career of Ronnie James Dio. With personal anecdotes and insights, it beautifully captures his rise in the music industry, embedded in the broader tapestry of rock history. Music lovers and fans of autobiographies will appreciate the detailed narrative and Dio's unmistakeable voice that shines through each page.

Rainbow in the Dark

An intimate and definitive look at Rock legend Ronnie James Dio's life.

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Ronnie James Dio was a heavy metal icon and frontman of three of the best-selling, most influential and famous rock bands in history: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own multi-million selling band, Dio.

Rainbow in the Dark is a rollercoaster ride through the extraordinary highs and lows of Dio's life, and takes us from his early days as a street gang leader and Doo-wop singer in '60s Vegas through to his breakout success with Rainbow and Black Sabbath in the '70s and the stadiums of US metal in the '80s - ending in Dio's dressing room at Madison Square Garden, in June 1986, at the peak of his worldwide fame with Dio.

Tragically, Dio passed away from cancer in 2010, but had already begun writing a memoir before his death. Edited by the world-renowned music biographer Mick Wall, with the involvement of Dio's wife of over 35 years and personal manager Wendy Dio, Rainbow in the Dark will honour and feature Dio's never-before-seen original manuscript, while drawing on the extraordinary collection of print and audio interviews with the man himself to produce a vivid, raw and faithful portrait of one of the world's greatest ever rock legends.

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Rainbow in the Dark is widely praised for its captivating recounting of Dio's extraordinary life, making it a must-read for fans with its magical and engaging narrative style. Hot Press highlights its significance in portraying the legendary musician's journey, while Record Collector commends it as a solid read. Classic Rock appreciates its accessibility and readability for a broad audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472135148

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Constable

Illustration: 8pp colour section

Contributors:

Edited by Mick Wall
Foreword by Wendy Dio

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Ronnie James Dio

About the Author

Ronnie Dio (1942-2010) was the legendary frontman of three of the best-selling, rock bands in history: Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio.

Mick Wall worked as Ronnie's London-based publicity agent after he joined Black Sabbath in 1980. And again, in the mid-90s, when Ronnie was fronting his own band, Dio. Mick also wrote about and interviewed Ronnie extensively as a journalist, TV and radio presenter from 1980 for 30 years. He is the author of Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe.